Blood work, is it worth to pay for it? Treatment 10/21/2025
The user is considering getting blood work to investigate the cause of ongoing hair loss despite using finasteride and dutasteride. Others suggest that while blood tests can provide useful health information, they may not change the hair treatment outcome.
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community We are manipulating our hormones, surely it's prudent to track bloodwork ?
The conversation discusses whether individuals using hair loss treatments like Dutasteride (Dut) or Finasteride (Fin) should regularly check their hormone levels through bloodwork. Some argue it's important to monitor the effects of these medications on hormone levels, while others believe it's unnecessary if there are no side effects, citing cost and practicality concerns.
community Yes, your hair CAN get worse on dutasteride and fin DOES work better for some (With pictures over 1.5 years)
Switching from finasteride to dutasteride can worsen hairlines for some, as experienced by the original poster. Finasteride worked better for them, and they suggest returning to it if dutasteride causes hair loss.
community Will Finasteride/Dutasteride Work for me ?
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community Finasteride after 6 months of use. Progress(?) pictures
A 27-year-old male with androgenetic alopecia has been using finasteride, topical minoxidil, and microneedling for over six months to stabilize hair loss and prepare for a potential hair transplant. While some users suggest switching to dutasteride and increasing minoxidil usage, others note minimal progress, with some hair stabilization but concerns about thinning at the crown.
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